Disqus - Latest Comments for bdwassom

Re: Augmented … Rape? New Short Film Explores the Really Dark Side of AR

bdwassom — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 09:00:37 -0000

I know the feeling!

Re: Sacred Ground: When (Augmented) Worlds Collide

bdwassom — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 08:53:09 -0000

Thanks, John. I do think there will be situations in which private land owners get a say on the virtual content over their physical locations. It will depend on the rights they assert (with trademark & unfair competition claims beign the most likely to succeed) and who owns the network on which the content is viewed. From what I understand, Google does have an approval/appeal process for designating locations of virtual objects.

Re: Private: Lumo Lift Update: Production Schedule and a Few Announcements

bdwassom — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:51:40 -0000

Blame Android's fragmentation for the delay, not the Lumo folks.

Re: Landmark TTAB Decision Invalidates REDSKINS Trademark Registrations

bdwassom — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:14:56 -0000

You're welcome - thanks for your awesome contributions to the trademark community!

Re: Field Agent – a Crowdsourced IP Enforcement Tool

bdwassom — Wed, 14 May 2014 15:15:29 -0000

Cool! I'm playing around with it as well.

Re: FTC: Social Media Contests Are Endorsements, Require Disclosure

bdwassom — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:23:17 -0000

Tom, thanks for that input. CMP.LY has certainly been ahead of the curve on these issues and I look forward to seeing what solutions you offer in the future. Thanks for reading.

Re: FTC: Social Media Contests Are Endorsements, Require Disclosure

bdwassom — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:56:26 -0000

I ought not share opinions on specific policies, but this certainly won't be the last company to try this. Site owners already have the freedom to impose all sorts of terms, and many require arbitration in various circumstances already. I've written several website policies myself. Whether a like, standing alone., is enough to make such a term enforceable is open to debate and will depend on the circumstances. For example, did the user know that or have access to the policy before clicking like? But the concept is not materially different than current terms of use.

Re: Drafting Social Media Policies in 2014

bdwassom — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:26:34 -0000

That's for sure, Kevin. Thanks for reading.

Re: FTC: Social Media Contests Are Endorsements, Require Disclosure

bdwassom — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 08:38:51 -0000

John, great questions as usual. AR will enable all sorts of commercial messaging, but we'll also perceive it in very new ways as well, which is also relevant to the types of disclosures that need to be made. Perhaps the nature of the AR "channel" being used will imply that the content is sponsored, or maybe there will be new digital tags to signal sponsored content. It will be a brave new world.

Re: I Need More of Your Feedback on Facial Recognition Privacy

bdwassom — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:11:06 -0000

Thanks for the feedback

Re: I Need More of Your Feedback on Facial Recognition Privacy

bdwassom — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:10:53 -0000

Thanks John, I'll check that out!

Re: I Need More of Your Feedback on Facial Recognition Privacy

bdwassom — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:10:38 -0000

Thanks for the feedback

Re: Klout, Commercial Value, and the Right of Publicity

bdwassom — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:36:04 -0000

I think, never say never. As you know, that would be a very fact-dependent determination. But there are so many ways to develop a reputation/notoriety online, and the definition of public figure has been stretched so far, that it's certainly possible. With Klout or any other kind of evidence, I would think the most important aspect would be how many third parties (i.e., people not already in relationship with the person) are influenced by the person.

Re: Klout, Commercial Value, and the Right of Publicity

bdwassom — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 08:52:59 -0000

John, good thoughts. I certainly don't mean to suggest that Klout is the only measure of commercial value, and if someone were misappropriating my likeness, I'd argue that it's worth more than 4-pack of Red Bull. (I'd go for at least a year's supply.) My point is more that services like Klout offer a new means of putting objective measurement on goodwill for individuals, in a more directly commercial way than was previously available. AR and other media will certainly add to and diversify these measurements, not be constrained by them.

Re: Augmented Reality Patents Are Skyrocketing

bdwassom — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 10:11:27 -0000

Thanks so much for the interest and dialogue about the book. Feel free to send more feedback; I want it to be as useful to you as possible. Right now the most likely publication date is sometime in Q3 2014.

Re: Your Chance to Influence Facial Recognition Privacy Law!

bdwassom — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 19:45:32 -0000

Thanks John- you've been a thought leader in this space for a long time.

Re: Your Chance to Influence Facial Recognition Privacy Law!

bdwassom — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 19:44:58 -0000

Thanks- glad to hear honest views from all perspectives. I look forward to giving the ar industry a voice in this process.

Re: Your Chance to Influence Facial Recognition Privacy Law!

bdwassom — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 19:43:31 -0000

Good thoughts, thanks!

Re: Digital Eyewear for Law Enforcement

bdwassom — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 17:16:24 -0000

Very cool, Jim, can't wait to see it!

Re: ReadWriteContest: Google Glass Explorer Invitation Contest

bdwassom — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 09:45:54 -0000

Will you disqualify us if we submit multiple ideas?

Re: Social Media and Faculty Discipline [GUEST POST]

bdwassom — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 09:08:51 -0000

That's one solution!

Re: This is the Future of Augmented Reality? Let’s Hope Not.

bdwassom — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:21:25 -0000

Thanks for the thoughts. I made a similar point in the article that people will likely be able to see the glasses for what they are. But as to the legal regime - that's up to all of us to make sure it's done right.

Re: Staying Out of Trouble While Playing Augmented Reality Games

bdwassom — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:00:33 -0000

I've now updated the text with that link.

Re: Staying Out of Trouble While Playing Augmented Reality Games

bdwassom — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:59:26 -0000

Perhaps I should have explained better. This article provides more detail on "reonators" and other elements of the game: http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Re: Augmented Reality Gamer Detained By Police

bdwassom — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:09:41 -0000

Austin writes further:

I do think disclaimers should be necessary to avoid issues like this, but these incidents
will still occur I'm sure. I still like the idea of these games out in public,
with moral 'physical' goals involved in the game itself. It reminds me of, make
a list, and do a scavenger hunt around your city...trying to buy as many items
that you can with 100 pennies, and getting a book of matches from a
restaurant...etc.